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Year

1860

Manuscript

Manuscripts: The copy above in packet 15 (H 80a) was written
about 1860. The copy below to Sue (H B 195), addressed "Sue" and
signed "Emily." was written somewhat later, about 1861.
The Bumble of a Bee --
A Witchcraft, yieldeth me.
If any ask me "Why" --
'Twere easier to die
Than tell!
The Red upon the Hill
Taketh away my will --
If Anybody sneer,
Take care, for God is near --
That's All!
The Breaking of the Day --
Addeth to my Degree --
If any ask me "how" --
Artist who drew me so --
Must tell!
It shows two textual variants:
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